Iran wants to discuss dates to start nuclear talks

Iran wants to discuss specific dates for talks with six major powers on its nuclear programme after a European Union offer to meet in Vienna in mid-November, Foreign Minister Manouchehr Mottaki said on Friday.

“As you are fully aware recently I announced that October or November from our point of view is a good time to restart talks between Iran and the 5+1 (major powers),” Mottaki told reporters during a visit to Brussels, one day after the EU made its offer.

“It is good news that authorities here are following the matter. This is the way to coordinate some specific, fixed date for starting talks.”